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Other common names busy lizzie [SunPatiens Spreading Variegated Salmon]
Synonyms Impatiens 'Sakimp005'
Family Balsaminaceae
Genus Impatiens can be annuals or evergreen perennials, with fleshy stems bearing simple, toothed leaves and solitary or clustered, spurred, 5-petalled flowers
Horticultural Group New Guinea impatiens, derived from I. × hawkeri, have brightly-coloured, relatively-large flowers set against typically dark green foliage on a plant with a neat habit, typically up to 60cm wide and tall
Details [SunPatiens Spreading Variegated Salmon] is a bushy perennial, to 70cm tall, usually grown as an annual. Leaves have tapering tips and toothed margins. Most striking is the green and yellow leaf variegation; the outer margins green surrounding a bright yellow central band. Flowers, 3-5cm wide, in shades of salmon-pink appear in summer through into autumn
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1B
Full Shade
Partial Shade
Aspect East-facing or South-facing or West-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height 1-2 years
Cultivation Grows best in a sheltered, partially-shaded situation with a moist but well-drained soil
Propagation Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants City & Courtyard Gardens
Pruning No pruning required
Pests Can get aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Diseases Generally disease free
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